Sun Apr 10, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Kings 117-113. Lakers' offense had its way with the Kings. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.